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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tzeitel and Motel talk while they prepare for the Sabbath, what does Motel tell Tzeitel that he plans to purchase?
(a) Sewing machine.
(b) Milking cow.
(c) Small farm.
(d) Typewriter.

2. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) He had trouble with his horse.
(b) They failed to put in their order.
(c) They haven't paid him yet.
(d) He forgot, and he's sorry.

3. How many children does the matchmaker have?
(a) Two daughters.
(b) None.
(c) One son.
(d) Three sons and a daughter.

4. What does Golde tell Tevye about Lazar Wolf as Tevye tries to pray?
(a) He wants to talk to him.
(b) He wants to marry one of their daughters.
(c) He will stop by soon.
(d) He would be a good match for one of their daughters.

5. When Perchik finally takes the cheese Tevye offers him, what does Tevye say?
(a) It's no crime being poor.
(b) There's always room for a bit of cheese.
(c) The villagers can be trusted.
(d) Don't forget to thank God for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they make preparations for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel urge Motel to do?

2. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?

3. When Motel manages to get Tevye's attention right before everyone has dinner, he wants to talk about Tzeitel but all he is able to say is what?

4. What is Motel's job?

5. When Avram waves a newspaper, what terrible news from another town does he announce?

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